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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters disagree with Baxter's decision?

2. What does Aziz call the American people?

3. What is Aziz wearing at the beginning of this chapter?

4. Who will squeeze into the inner ventilation system?

5. How does Harris want to enter the White House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aziz say in his broadcast at the beginning of this section?

2. How is Baxter surprised in this section?

3. What do the Navy SEALS plan in this section?

4. Why does Mitch feel frustrated in this section?

5. What happens to the two Navy SEALS in this section?

6. What does Stansfield tell Rap in this section?

7. Why does King recognize Husan the news the next morning?

8. How does Aziz feel in this section?

9. What does Colonel Ben Fine tell Irene in this section?

10. What is Salim Rusan doing outside the White House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Why? Does he/she share similar goals and motives with other characters? Does his/her goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the character's goals and motives affect his/her interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Flynn's writing style. How would you describe Flynn's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Flynn's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

What problems are the politicians causing the military in the novel? What do the students think is Flynn's opinion of politicians in general? How can the politicians and military work together to resolve the situation in the book?

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